LAKES

Hiking routes to the most beautiful lakes in the Alps. Particularly appreciated by photographers, families, and during hot African days.

Autumnal fairy tale reflections at Lake Saoseo, in the Swiss Val Viola. Surrounded by larch and fir forests, and a curtain of peaks, Lake Saoseo is among the most beautiful in the Alps.

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Few other natural monuments equal the Alpine lakes in poeticity. Seen from their banks, they mirror the surrounding peaks, especially on windless days. Seen from above, they reveal their turquoise depths.

From remote alpine lakes, to colossal dams from the 1920s and 1930s — this section contains a selection of hiking routes to some of the most spectacular lakes in the Alps.

THE BEST HIKES IN THIS CATEGORY

Saoseo Lake and Viola Lake in Val di Campo

Two lake pearls in a valley dotted with mountain pastures. At its best between October and November.

4.30 h

13km

550

Rifugio Valasco, Rifugio Questa, and the military mule tracks of Valscura

In the Upper Gesso Valley, incredible military roads, crystal clear lakes of Valscura and Claus, and two historic refuges.

7:00 h

20km

1020

Balcony from Silvaplana to the Maloja Pass

Easy balcony dominated by breathtaking views of the Sils and Silvaplana lakes, with the Bernina and the Bregaglia peaks in the background.

4:00 h

13km

470

The loop hike of the 10 lakes of Mount Avic (2 days)

10 lakes, 3 refuges, and a 3000m. A long 27km ring in the Monte Avic Natural Park, almost all in a severe alpine environment between 2000 and 3000 metres.

12:00 h

27km

1710

Lakes, glaciers and waterfalls in the Rutor Valley

Excursion to the Deffeyes Refuge via the Rutor Waterfalls, in front of the Rutor Glacier.

7:30 h

20km

1070

At the Barbustel Refuge, in the heart of the Monte Avic Natural Park

Crystal clear lakes and larch forests with a North American feel, in less than 3 hours of walking. The fastest excursion to the Barbustel refuge.

4.30 h

9.6km

700

Ring of the Benigni refuge and the Trona and Zancone lakes

A long itinerary in the Alta Val Gerola, passing a refuge, 4 lakes, and some ibex.

6:00 h

15km

970

The Lago Bianco ring at Pian dei Cavalli

On the balcony of the Spluga Valley: from Starleggia to Pian dei Cavalli, Lago Bianco and Monte Bardan.

4:00 h

10km

830

Bertacchi Refuge at Lake Emet

At Lake Emet, an almost perfectly circular lake, overlooking the Spluga Valley.

5:00 h

11km

990

Lake Lunghin and Piz Lunghin

A lake, a peak, and a pass, all sharing a breathtaking view of the Bernina group and Lake Sils.

6:30 h

16km

1030

Lake Vago, the blue pearl of Livigno

Short excursion to Lago Vago, a Caribbean lake so blue it seems fake.

3:00 h

6km

520

The Antrona Valley ring: Antrona Lake and Campliccioli Lake

Short excursion around the lakes of Antrona and Campliccioli, in the lower Antrona Valley.

3:00 h

10km

400

Bignami refuge and Marson al Fellaria glaciological path

In the upper Valmalenco, in front of the Fellaria Glacier.

5.30h

15km

670

Lake Cama in Val di Cama

Alpine lake set in an amphitheater of peaks.

6:00 h

13km

940

Tour from Lake Truzzo to Alpe Lendine

A long circular tour that touches all the most magical points of the remote Drogo Valley, a lateral side of the Spluga Valley.

7:00 h

17km

1190

LAKES

Hiking routes to the most beautiful lakes in the Alps. Particularly appreciated by photographers, families, and during hot African days.

THE BEST HIKES IN THIS CATEGORY

Saoseo Lake and Viola Lake in Val di Campo

Two lake pearls in a valley dotted with mountain pastures. At its best between October and November.

Rifugio Valasco, Rifugio Questa, and the military mule tracks of Valscura

In the Upper Gesso Valley, incredible military roads, crystal clear lakes of Valscura and Claus, and two historic refuges.

Balcony from Silvaplana to the Maloja Pass

Easy balcony dominated by breathtaking views of the Sils and Silvaplana lakes, with the Bernina and the Bregaglia peaks in the background.

The loop hike of the 10 lakes of Mount Avic (2 days)

10 lakes, 3 refuges, and a 3000m. A long 27km ring in the Monte Avic Natural Park, almost all in a severe alpine environment between 2000 and 3000 metres.

Lakes, glaciers and waterfalls in the Rutor Valley

Excursion to the Deffeyes Refuge via the Rutor Waterfalls, in front of the Rutor Glacier.

At the Barbustel Refuge, in the heart of the Monte Avic Natural Park

Crystal clear lakes and larch forests with a North American feel, in less than 3 hours of walking. The fastest excursion to the Barbustel refuge.

Ring of the Benigni refuge and the Trona and Zancone lakes

A long itinerary in the Alta Val Gerola, passing a refuge, 4 lakes, and some ibex.

The Lago Bianco ring at Pian dei Cavalli

On the balcony of the Spluga Valley: from Starleggia to Pian dei Cavalli, Lago Bianco and Monte Bardan.

Bertacchi Refuge at Lake Emet

At Lake Emet, an almost perfectly circular lake, overlooking the Spluga Valley.

Lake Lunghin and Piz Lunghin

A lake, a peak, and a pass, all sharing a breathtaking view of the Bernina group and Lake Sils.

Lake Vago, the blue pearl of Livigno

Short excursion to Lago Vago, a Caribbean lake so blue it seems fake.

The Antrona Valley ring: Antrona Lake and Campliccioli Lake

Short excursion around the lakes of Antrona and Campliccioli, in the lower Antrona Valley.

Bignami refuge and Marson al Fellaria glaciological path

In the upper Valmalenco, in front of the Fellaria Glacier.

Lake Cama in Val di Cama

Alpine lake set in an amphitheater of peaks.

Tour from Lake Truzzo to Alpe Lendine

A long circular tour that touches all the most magical points of the remote Drogo Valley, a lateral side of the Spluga Valley.

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